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11 hours ago, dirtmudd said:
so what are your needs for a knife set ?
I don't know any butcher , or meat packers mainly the ones that process veal .. that doesn't use Victorinox Forschner knives..!
Just some posers that use Henckels and others.. That sit in the block..
Using those knives or knives with full tangs... Are like processing meat or proteins with a 5# weight on your hand...
Try processing 6 cases of boneless chicken.. 40# a case and do 5-6 cs a hour..
or a case of tenderloins @ 12 pcs a cs.. 5# and up
or French a veal hotel rack..
I am wanting something to cut and trim meat that we are preparing at home. So, this wont be something I use 10-14 hours a day like the pro's do. I have a buddy who was a sous chef 30+ years ago and he still has his knives from back then, they are Hinkles. Great knives, but as others have said, they are heavy, though no more than I'd use them, not sure that'd matter.
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1 hour ago, Shiva said:
Check out this thread from a little while ago.
I dig knives, my favorite being with a Nakiri style profile. This one that I just purchased a few weeks ago has totally impressed me. From a company called Kiwi. It is super sharp and has become my favorite knife, regardless of its cheap price.
Wow, $12, that looks like a nice knife for the money. I'll check that youtube channel out. I hadnt considered youtube for some reason. That would probably be a great way to understand sharpening.
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I have gotten into smoking meat this year and am considering upgrading my cutlery which is currently old, dull, and crappy. Curious if anyone makes knives or knows about knives? I am in the learning process. I have learned about D2 steel and 1095 steel. Anyone?
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Currently, I am reading a book titled, Neither Poverty Nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions by Craig Blomberg
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I have in the ballpark of 11,000-15,000 books with nearly 10,000 of those digital.
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@Shakeydeal 2 Questions on that gravity charcoal smoker. I assume you still use wood for the smoke flavor? Secondly, does the charcoal stay dry enough to leave in the hopper, or do you have to either use whats in there or take it out?
@tromprof I am on their site looking at those. That 40" digital smoker is very interesting, and reasonably priced.
Thanks all.
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3 hours ago, Shakeydeal said:
I just bought one of these over the summer
https://www.smokedbbqsource.com/masterbuilt-gravity-series-560-digital-charcoal-smoker-review/
It is a smoker and a grill. It is not a pellet smoker, but charcoal. But it's gravity fed, so you don't have to continuously load the hopper. It has an electronic timer, you set the temp you want and it does the rest with a control fan. It has bluetooth and you can control the temp from the app and also check the meat probe. You can crank the heat up to 700 degrees for searing.
Worth checking out for sure, I love it.
I saw that at the Sportsman's warehouse I was at. it is the only charcoal one of these I have seen, I am glad you mentioned it because I was curious. It sounds like an excellent option.
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Anyone with any experience on these things. I am considering one of these, but not 100% certain how much I will smoke, so, I would want something that grills also. I know there are some deals out there. What is the best bang for the buck?
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2 hours ago, Islander said:
The veneer on the La Scala IIs is just as delicate. I managed to scratch up one of the speakers with my stainless steel watch bracelet. It was really annoying. When I called Klipsch Customer Service to ask for any suggestions how to fix the damage, I was told that lacquer never really hardens. It’s possible to use a softening agent to make the lacquer soft enough to allow the scratches to be blended back in, but it was strongly recommended that I find a scrap piece of lacquered walnut to practice on, before I attempt any kind of scratch repair on the actual speakers. I don’t have such a piece, so I’m just ignoring the scratches for the time being.
Yes, scratches are a problem, plus anything sitting on the speakers, like a lamp with a relatively small contact surface, will put dents into the lacquer, which may or may not resolve themselves when the weight is removed.
I don’t recall running into this issue with other speakers I’ve had, that had oiled walnut finishes. Just rub a bit of oil into them once or twice a year, and they’ll be fine. The Klipsch veneer, on the other hand, seems to be like thick paper.
As you can imagine, I’m VERY careful around the speakers now.
My solution is to have a piece of glass cut to sit on top of the speaker with felt pads on the outer corners of the glass. That helps prevent future dents and scratches. Less than a week after unboxing my F3's, an electrician sat his drill on top of one of my speakers leaving a scratch. I was sick, he is a friend and I just try not to think about it.
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10 hours ago, Fenderplayer said:
I got a pair of the Forte III in March. Good timing before the extended home-bound work.
I can't really imagine what they would do upgrade the speaker. They really sound wonderful to me. I use them for 2 channel stereo hooked up to some late 80's Yamaha gear. I also have some Gen 1 RF7s that I used for my surround sound setup.
My only complaint with the Forte is the wood veneer (walnut on mine) is really delicate. I have a couple tiny scratches from taking the speaker grills off while gently brushing my fingernails against the fronts. Maybe I should have got black....perhaps the painted finish is a bit more durable...but I really like the natural walnut look.
I listen to a lot of classic rock. Steely Dan, The Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac really sound wonderful to me. I haven't really tried much hard rock....since I tend to have them on to relax. My amp is only 125 watts (Yamaha M-45). The sweet spot for me is around 35-50 percent output (according to the power level display). A little volume really gets them to sing and you can hear more of the music details better.
I will be interested to see what "improvements" Klipsch decides to make to these in the future. I'm pretty happy. They are just the right size to fit into a medium and smaller rooms and have plenty of output. They are also easy to move due to the modest weight (around 70 lbs) compared to the bigger heritage models. I would love the Cornwall or LaScalla but between the price, weight, and size....it's just not too practical for me.
They have me laying on my couch and just "listening" to music again.....without other activities and distractions. Great way to relax and forget about the hustle and bustle of life.
I absolutely agree. THE only downside to the F3 is how delicate the finish is. Otherwise, it is an outstanding sounding speaker and like you, I like the size in my medium sized room.
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I struggled finding a timbre match for my Forte iii's and a Heresy was a perfect timbre match, but wouldn't work for my wife. I ended up purchasing the B&K Sound CSC-1 from Bob Crites at the link below, which is a more traditional center channel, and the timbre match is phenomenal. I would fully expect it to match the Heresy iv as well. Good luck on your search.
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I do recall having this as a kid (still have it actually), but I am certain it was bought for me.
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Rush Moving Pictures purchased around 1983
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Just from another perspective. Sometimes dysfunctions can be resolved in times like this. Hardships can play an integral role in reconciliation. Some of our perceptions of issues from the past might be nothing more than misunderstandings that can be cleared up by finding things that shed light on what was really happening, which can be very cathartic and bring closure on the deep wounds that are created in the mind which grow with every passing year.
I know a bit about dysfunction within families and have learned a lot about the impact of reconciliation. I am sorry to hear about the situation as a whole.
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There is a Netflix series called Mars based on Elon Musks drive to set up a colony on Mars. It is interesting for sure. Personally, I have no desire to invest 8 years to be able to go to Mars, but, I am not opposed to the idea of others going.
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16 minutes ago, Marvel said:
You should check out these... I am friends of the authors (Corbett and Fikkert). The first "When Helping Hursts", has some follow on books.
Bruce
I have that book and skimmed through it. Excellent work. I have cited that book on a few occasions. Thanks for the reminder.
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1 hour ago, juniper said:
Is this like the liberty U or T U? i never knew i was so benighted.... What retreats can i go too for help? Maybe the boy scouts? does your reverand have a plane?
This smells like click bait. Moving along.
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A Day in the Life of a Knucklehead
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11 hours ago, oldtimer said:
What did Jesus say to do with one's money again?
(some union guy in Chicago was asking)
Asking for a friend? LOL
Money is a stewardship responsibility. Give back to the owner of all things the first fruits of your labor (Tithe). Then give generously over an above the tithe in proportion to your ability. Be generous out of your abundance or your lack towards others and you will be blessed and you will initiate worship. Learn to delay gratification through contentment, and invest in your eternal future by leveraging your time, talents, and treasures today.
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4 minutes ago, Foxman said:
If your question was directed at those books I read for research then, no, it is not a joke. Having read those, I have moved on to some other books for additional research. I read for doctoral work in biblical counseling, and I read for future writing projects that I am interested in, or for subjects that I need to bone up on.
I should add that I did skip one of those books, the 7 Money types, because after skimming through some of the book, I disagreed with the premise entirely and could see no real value for what I was after. Once I am more interested in off the wall theological views, then I may revisit that book. I did substitute a handful of others though.
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We have watched Yellowstone and are currently watching suits, both through Peacock. Having watched the Marvel movies, I am now watching agents of Shield when I get the chance.
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5 hours ago, juniper said:
Is this this a joke?
If your question was directed at those books I read for research then, no, it is not a joke. Having read those, I have moved on to some other books for additional research. I read for doctoral work in biblical counseling, and I read for future writing projects that I am interested in, or for subjects that I need to bone up on.
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I discovered this to be an excellent center for my Forte iii's. The tonal match is shockingly good. https://critesspeakers.com/csc-1-center-channel-speake.html
I was able to get it veneered and stained matched to the Forte's. This fit my needs esthetically far more than using a Heresy.
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Any Knife guys?
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Ordered, received and used my first westone on my old Henkles. I have a lot to learn about sharpening, but these are sharper than they have been on well over 20 years. $22.99 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZZG7V31/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1